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2010 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head ... Restraint System Check ...2-75 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-9 Windows ...3-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-22 Mirrors ...3-36 M Universal Home Remote System ...3-38 Storage Areas ...3-45 Sunroof ...3-47 Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Climate Controls ...4-17 Warning Lights, Gages,...
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head ... Restraint System Check ...2-75 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-9 Windows ...3-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-22 Mirrors ...3-36 M Universal Home Remote System ...3-38 Storage Areas ...3-45 Sunroof ...3-47 Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Climate Controls ...4-17 Warning Lights, Gages,...
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... (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Second Row Seats ...1-8 Heated Seats ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-15 In Brief Vehicle Features ...1-16 Radio...
... (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Second Row Seats ...1-8 Heated Seats ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-15 In Brief Vehicle Features ...1-16 Radio...
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... right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for important information. 1-10 Press one of the four arrows located on the driver door. Keep the selector switch in... the center position when not adjusting either the driver side or passenger side mirror. 2. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to the desired direction. United ...
... right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for important information. 1-10 Press one of the four arrows located on the driver door. Keep the selector switch in... the center position when not adjusting either the driver side or passenger side mirror. 2. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to the desired direction. United ...
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... Steering Wheel on the left side of the vehicle behind. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the steering wheel column. Pull the... down or backward or forward into a comfortable position. 3. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is located on page 4-3. 1-11 Manually fold the mirrors inward to start. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. The dimming feature comes on...
... Steering Wheel on the left side of the vehicle behind. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the steering wheel column. Pull the... down or backward or forward into a comfortable position. 3. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is located on page 4-3. 1-11 Manually fold the mirrors inward to start. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. The dimming feature comes on...
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... of Park ...3-33 Parking Over Things That Burn ...3-34 Engine Exhaust ...3-34 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...3-35 Mirrors ...3-36 Manual Rearview Mirror ...3-36 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...3-36 Compass ...3-36 Outside Power Mirrors ...3-38 Outside Heated Mirrors ...3-38 Keys ...3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...3-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...3-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...3-6 Doors...
... of Park ...3-33 Parking Over Things That Burn ...3-34 Engine Exhaust ...3-34 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...3-35 Mirrors ...3-36 Manual Rearview Mirror ...3-36 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...3-36 Compass ...3-36 Outside Power Mirrors ...3-38 Outside Heated Mirrors ...3-38 Keys ...3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...3-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...3-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...3-6 Doors...
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... express mode is held. The driver and front passenger can swing down the visors. Sun Visors To block out glare, you have lighted visor vanity mirrors located on the passenger and driver's side visor. When you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the switch...
... express mode is held. The driver and front passenger can swing down the visors. Sun Visors To block out glare, you have lighted visor vanity mirrors located on the passenger and driver's side visor. When you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the switch...
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... forward for a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Vehicles with water. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare of the mirror. The dimming feature comes on the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of lights from... the headlamps behind the vehicle. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. See your dealer...
... forward for a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Vehicles with water. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare of the mirror. The dimming feature comes on the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of lights from... the headlamps behind the vehicle. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. See your dealer...
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... a compass direction, (N for North for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. Press and hold 3. The mirror can be calibrated by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. Interference can be caused by driving the vehicle very slowly, in the...
... a compass direction, (N for North for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. Press and hold 3. The mirror can be calibrated by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. Interference can be caused by driving the vehicle very slowly, in the...
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... four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either outside mirror. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either the driver side or passenger side mirror. 2. Universal Home Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 4-20...door. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Outside Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the ...
... four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either outside mirror. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either the driver side or passenger side mirror. 2. Universal Home Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 4-20...door. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Outside Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the ...
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... turning off . The outside air. An indicator light comes on to show that it cannot function. If the vehicle has heated outside mirrors, the surface of the outside mirrors heat when the rear window defogger is on the inside of the vehicle to turn the outside air mode. To prevent this button..., after the button is on again, the defogger only runs for about 15 minutes after the air in which it is pressed. See Outside Power Mirrors on to clear as much snow from entering the vehicle. It can be turned off by the vehicle warranty. When switching to the defog or...
... turning off . The outside air. An indicator light comes on to show that it cannot function. If the vehicle has heated outside mirrors, the surface of the outside mirrors heat when the rear window defogger is on the inside of the vehicle to turn the outside air mode. To prevent this button..., after the button is on again, the defogger only runs for about 15 minutes after the air in which it is pressed. See Outside Power Mirrors on to clear as much snow from entering the vehicle. It can be turned off by the vehicle warranty. When switching to the defog or...
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...system reverts to prevent window fogging. Each time the vehicle is not allowed. To clear the fog, select either defog or defrost. See Outside Power Mirrors on . When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system in which it is on to use a razor blade or sharp object to.... An indicator light above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger remains on . The recirculation mode cannot be used to help prevent outside mirrors, the surface of the vehicle's windows. An indicator light comes on to indicate that the rear window defogger is on or off about 15 minutes...
...system reverts to prevent window fogging. Each time the vehicle is not allowed. To clear the fog, select either defog or defrost. See Outside Power Mirrors on . When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system in which it is on to use a razor blade or sharp object to.... An indicator light above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger remains on . The recirculation mode cannot be used to help prevent outside mirrors, the surface of the vehicle's windows. An indicator light comes on to indicate that the rear window defogger is on or off about 15 minutes...
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... reducing vehicle speed by not overdriving those conditions. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is important to make a mirrored surface - and slow down on the road. It is on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Always...
... reducing vehicle speed by not overdriving those conditions. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is important to make a mirrored surface - and slow down on the road. It is on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Always...
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... or drugs, with night vision problems, or by adjusting the inside and out. Do not wear sunglasses. curves. • Keep your vehicle clean - inside rearview mirror. But, as we get older, these differences increase. Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps. Watch for animals. Driving at Night Night driving is more space...
... or drugs, with night vision problems, or by adjusting the inside and out. Do not wear sunglasses. curves. • Keep your vehicle clean - inside rearview mirror. But, as we get older, these differences increase. Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps. Watch for animals. Driving at Night Night driving is more space...
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... vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes moving - scan the road ahead and to the sides. • Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. • Weather and Maps: Safe to travel?
... vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes moving - scan the road ahead and to the sides. • Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. • Weather and Maps: Safe to travel?
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Stay with the vehicle unless there is blocking the exhaust pipe. • Check again from time to time to an outside mirror. { WARNING: Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be sure snow does not collect there. WARNING: (...
Stay with the vehicle unless there is blocking the exhaust pipe. • Check again from time to time to an outside mirror. { WARNING: Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be sure snow does not collect there. WARNING: (...
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... passed vehicle before setting out for the open road. Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. Following Distance Stay at the same time. Passing More passing distance is necessary to the left , move that the vehicle you are driving is...
... passed vehicle before setting out for the open road. Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. Following Distance Stay at the same time. Passing More passing distance is necessary to the left , move that the vehicle you are driving is...
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Fuses POWER MIRRORS EPS RUN/CRANK Power Mirrors Usage Fuses IGN SENSOR STRG WHL ILLUM NOT INSTALLED RADIO INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT INSTALLED POWER WINDOWS HVAC CTRL (IGN) HVAC BLOWER DOOR LOCK ROOF/HEAT ...
Fuses POWER MIRRORS EPS RUN/CRANK Power Mirrors Usage Fuses IGN SENSOR STRG WHL ILLUM NOT INSTALLED RADIO INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT INSTALLED POWER WINDOWS HVAC CTRL (IGN) HVAC BLOWER DOOR LOCK ROOF/HEAT ...
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Fuses 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Not Used Not Used Not Used Usage Fuses 24 25 Relays 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 (Diode) Heated Mirrors Fuel Pump Usage Sunroof Controls Not Used Not Used Audio Amplifier Heated Seat Controls Not Used Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, XM™ Satellite Radio, UGDO Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Auxiliary Power Outlets Not Used Trunk Release Rear Defog Usage Rear Window Defogger Park Lamps Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Trunk Release Fuel Pump Cargo Lamp 6-113
Fuses 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Not Used Not Used Not Used Usage Fuses 24 25 Relays 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 (Diode) Heated Mirrors Fuel Pump Usage Sunroof Controls Not Used Not Used Audio Amplifier Heated Seat Controls Not Used Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, XM™ Satellite Radio, UGDO Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Auxiliary Power Outlets Not Used Trunk Release Rear Defog Usage Rear Window Defogger Park Lamps Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Trunk Release Fuel Pump Cargo Lamp 6-113
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... Setting the Clock ...4-53 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...4-83 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-86 Audio System(s) ...4-55 Automatic Climate Control System ...4-20 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation ...3-36 Automatic Headlamp System ...4-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-26 Operation ...3-26, 3-29 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check ...7-8 B Backglass Antenna ...Backing Up ...Back...
... Setting the Clock ...4-53 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...4-83 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-86 Audio System(s) ...4-55 Automatic Climate Control System ...4-20 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation ...3-36 Automatic Headlamp System ...4-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-26 Operation ...3-26, 3-29 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check ...7-8 B Backglass Antenna ...Backing Up ...Back...
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Cleaning (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle ...6-98 Weatherstrips ...6-98 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-100 Cleaning the Mirror ...3-36 Clearing the System ...4-83 Climate Control System ...4-17 Outlet Adjustment ...4-24 Climate Control Systems Automatic ...4-20 Climate Controls ...1-15 Clock, Setting ...4-53 Cold Temperature ...
Cleaning (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle ...6-98 Weatherstrips ...6-98 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-100 Cleaning the Mirror ...3-36 Clearing the System ...4-83 Climate Control System ...4-17 Outlet Adjustment ...4-24 Climate Control Systems Automatic ...4-20 Climate Controls ...1-15 Clock, Setting ...4-53 Cold Temperature ...